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Mexican Hayride (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1948, Mexican Hayride is a comedy film directed by Charles Barton, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. Two con men selling phony stock flee to Mexico ahead of the law, where they run into a woman friend from their earlier days, who is now a bullfighter.

Who’s in it. Mexican Hayride stars Bud Abbott as Harry Lambert, Lou Costello as Joe Bascom / Harry Fish, Virginia Grey as Mary / Montana and Luba Malina as Dagmar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mexican Hayride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mexican Hayride page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mexican Hayride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mexican Hayride (1948)?
In US, Mexican Hayride is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mexican Hayride worth watching?
Mexican Hayride holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mexican Hayride?
Mexican Hayride stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Virginia Grey, Luba Malina and John Hubbard.
When was Mexican Hayride released?
Mexican Hayride was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.